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As global markets navigate the uncertainties surrounding the incoming Trump administration's policies, investors are witnessing significant fluctuations across sectors, with financials and energy seeing gains while healthcare and EV shares face challenges. In such a dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer a degree of stability and income potential, making them an appealing option for those looking to balance risk with steady returns in their portfolios.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.61% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.59% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.21% | ★★★★★★ |
| Allianz (XTRA:ALV) | 4.85% | ★★★★★★ |
| Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.55% | ★★★★★★ |
| Petrol d.d (LJSE:PETG) | 5.84% | ★★★★★★ |
| James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 6.04% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.59% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.49% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.93% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1976 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
Scandinavian Tobacco Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S manufactures and sells cigars and pipe tobacco across the United States, Europe, and internationally, with a market cap of DKK7.71 billion.
Operations: Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S generates revenue from three main segments: Europe Branded (DKK3.04 billion), North America Online & Retail (DKK2.97 billion), and North America Branded & Rest of World (Row) (DKK3.01 billion).
Dividend Yield: 8.7%
Scandinavian Tobacco Group offers a compelling dividend yield of 8.65%, ranking it in the top 25% of Danish dividend payers. Despite its relatively short history of nine years, the company's dividends have shown growth and stability, supported by a payout ratio of 72% and cash flow coverage at 87.6%. However, recent earnings show declining profit margins, with net income decreasing to DKK 297.1 million in Q3 from DKK 351 million last year.
Careerlink
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Careerlink Co., Ltd. offers human resource services in Japan and has a market cap of ¥30.47 billion.
Operations: Careerlink Co., Ltd.'s revenue from its Manufacturing Personnel Service Business is ¥7.08 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.7%
Careerlink's dividend yield of 4.67% places it among the top 25% in Japan, supported by a low cash payout ratio of 22.8%, indicating strong coverage by cash flows. Despite this, the company's dividends have been unreliable and volatile over the past decade, with profit margins declining from last year's 10.3% to 5.3%. Trading significantly below its estimated fair value enhances its appeal as a potential value investment for dividend seekers.